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MUSA MARTIAL ARTS
5 ★★★★★ 201 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Silver Spring, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule musamd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (240) 560-7260
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both of my daughters have earned their Black Belts, and more importantly, they’ve grown to truly love the culture, discipline, and values taught there.”
“I have three teens who started their Tae Kwon Do (TKD) journey since August 2025.”
What students say
“All the black belt instructors who assist during the classes are pleasant and helpful.”
“I wasn’t sure my 4-year-old daughter would be into it, but within minutes of her first class at MUSA Martial Arts, she was participating and having fun.”
“They’ve created a warm, friendly, team-oriented and supportive environment where it’s clear they truly care about the kids and their growth.”
“My daughter has loved the experience so much that I’ve decided to start the adult classes myself.”
“The instructors—Master Shim, Master Amir, and Master Bryant—are fantastic, providing the perfect mix of discipline and encouragement in a way that really resonates with the kids.”
“The facility is always clean, and it truly feels like a supportive family environment.”
From the reviews
-Plus, they offer excellent after-school programs and summer camps. It is a place filled with love, structure, meaningful connections, fun, and engaging activities! -Try it once, and you’ll love it forever! Mr. and Mrs. Shim run an exceptional martial arts school and after-school program.
MUSA is truly a gem for the Cloverly community. My 7 year old daughter has been enrolled at MUSA for 2 years now and my 5 year old son for 1 year and both of them have benefited immensely in terms of greater confidence, discipline, self control and fitness.
We've been with my son's Taekwondo program for nearly a year now, and we couldn’t be happier! The entire experience has been incredibly positive, and my son absolutely loves every class.
Musa Martial Arts is an excellent example of a family-run small business. They have been in the community for 12 years. Master Shim is great with kids and Ms. Kayla is wonderful. The other instructors are experienced and love teaching. My kids have learned discipline, perseverance and have gained self-confidence.
New to taekwondo? Start at MUSA MARTIAL ARTS
MUSA MARTIAL ARTS comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at MUSA MARTIAL ARTS
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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